Gasoline to Rise About Fifteen Cents A Gallon
Federal energy chief Frank Zarb said gasoline prices would rise around 15 cents per gallon to about 65 cents under tilt regulations, while home heating oil and other fuels would lift six to eight cents. He noted proposed shifts if Congress blocks price hikes and discussed windfall profits measures and anti gouging investigations.
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Tornadoes Kill Four in Southwestern Oklahoma
A massive storm spread tornadoes and high winds across southwestern Oklahoma killing four people and injuring more than 100. Homes and a Duncan hangar were damaged, with Altus and Mountain Park hit hard and extensive power outages reported. Authorities warned of multiple tornadoes and ongoing warnings as snow and hail pinned down the region.
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Police storm hijacked Brazilian jet after eight hour siege
In Brasilia police using tear gas captured a gunman who had seized a VASP jetliner with 63 aboard. He demanded 3 million dollars, freedom for 10 prisoners, five machine guns, five parachutes, a refueling for a possible flight, and broadcast of a subversive statement. The plane had stopped in Goiania en route from Sao Paulo to Brasilia.
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Jaworski urges Nixon to issue a truth filled statement
Former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski urged Nixon to undergo soul searching and publicly tell the American people the truth about Watergate. He said aides Haldeman Mitchell and Erlichman face prison, with parole likely, while Krogh and Kalmbach condemned for pursuing disbarment over time.
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Leon Jaworksi
Richard Nixon
Nixon
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John Mitchell
John Erlichman
John L. Sirica
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Robert Marchan
Egil Krogh
Herbert Kalmbach
American Bar Association
Artifacts found in area spark ancient-history interest
Glance inside notes 8,000-year-old flint or arrowhead discoveries and hints of more artifacts awaiting discovery in the area. Joy Jones reports on page 37.
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Mild day with possible heavy rain and thundershowers
It will be another mild day today with a chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the 50s, then cooler tonight with lows in the mid-30s. Tomorrow looks cloudy with a high in the 40s.
Filibuster stalls Senate rail aid vote
The Senate failed to reach a quorum in an unusual Saturday session delaying an emergency rail-aid measure. After 9 minutes the chamber adjourned with only 41 senators present, 10 short of a quorum, and a new vote was set for Monday amid continued opposition to easing the filibuster rule.
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McElroy Exits Rhodes Administration After Eight Years
John McElroy resigns as chief of staff to Governor James A. Rhodes effective next Friday. The 66 year old lawyer says the seven day a week grind has been enough and hints at returning to private practice after a rest period.
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Columbus
Ohio
John McElroy
James A. Rhodes
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Rhodes
Nine Miners Die in Staric Mine Blast
An explosion at Staric coal mine in northern Czechoslovakia killed nine miners and left two missing. Officials reported no immediate cause.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Staric
Trains Crash in Norway Kills Twelve Near Lillehammer
A Norway rail disaster left 12 dead as two trains collided near Tretten station north of Oslo. About 500 aboard one train and 300 to 400 on the other, with many passengers trapped as rescue workers and military cranes labor to free them. Traffic may be halted while investigators seek cause.
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Oslo
Randalsnes
Norway
Tretten
Inventor's Workshop Seized Over Tax Debt Carded by IRS
Edward LaForce, who touts an economical engine design, says the IRS closed his Richmond Vermont workshop for a $35,298 tax liability for 30 employees. He says agents ordered workers out and locked the building with a 40 day deadline before auction. LaForce claims the engine improves gas mileage and power, while the EPA disputes his tests.
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Edward LaForce
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Mich
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